Car comparison

AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AC Ace

4.6 i V8 32V

326 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2000
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

AMG CLK 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelACAce4.6 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
326hp243kW
347hp259kW
Torque
427Nm315lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight-
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,420mm174in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,488mm59in
Trunk volume
185L
-
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32VMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V5,800 rpm4,600 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricACAce4.6 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has 21 hp more than AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V86.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has more power, AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleACAce4.6 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
-
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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